While many wineries used to be open for walk-in visitors, most are now welcoming guests by reservation only due to COVID Depending on the region, it may even be mandatory to make an appointment. When large group wine tastings resume without restrictions, be sure to still check with a winery on their transportation rules before visiting, as special arrangements may be needed for large vehicles such as limousines and tour buses.
Touring Wine Country with kids or your four-legged fur babies can be a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. While there are seldom formal dress codes in Wine Country, wearing comfortable and casually elegant clothing is the norm. When it comes to choosing what to wear, the first suggestion is to wear the right shoes. Some wineries have paved walkways and patios, others have grassy picnic areas for tastings, and some may offer a tour in the vineyard, where dirt and uneven ground can be expected.
The second most important tip is to bring layers. Lighter clothing, hats, and sunglasses are all musts for summer months, especially if outdoor activities like vineyard walks and picnics are on your agenda. Also, temperatures in Wine Country can often drop significantly in the late afternoon and evenings, so layers and warmer clothing become essential.
It may sound obvious, but wine tasting is a sensory experience, incorporating sight, smell, and taste. Lastly, be prepared if you wear white. You can check out our full guide to wine tasting attire here. Fees to taste are standard operating procedure at most wineries, though some still offer complimentary tastings or refunded tastings with the purchase of wine.
That said, many producers charge a significant fee to taste through their wines, especially in a higher-end region like Napa Valley. Tables on the side. Oakville Grocery google map.
It was once a hidden gem of a grocery store but now is a high end gourmet foodie stop that still retains its country charm.
Alpha Omega Tasting Info google map. Beaulieu Vineyards Tasting Info google map. A historic Napa winery with an unpretentious tasting room and lots of great wines. This is the way Napa wine tasting used to be like before the mega wineries came in. Grgich Hills Tasting Info google map. Francis Ford Coppola bought it and has returned it to its former glory.
Incredible winery with a bistro on the side. Inglenook Vineyards Tasting Info google map. BV is a good pick if you want to try some really nice reds and their shady patio is a nice place to kick back and relax a bit on a sunny day. Food onsite, picnic area. Charles Krug Tasting Info google map. Stop for a photo at the very least!
Beringer Vineyards google map. But if you want a place fun and happening scene then The Prisoner should make your short list. The Prisoner Winery Tasting Info googlemap. If you love champagne you probably know Schramsberg, a wine created by the Davies family. Davies Vineyard Tasting Info googlemap. A secret gem, a fun and funky industrial setting surrounded by oaks and picnic tables makes it a perfect last stop to buy a bottle and break into some bread and cheese.
Dutch Henry Tasting Info google map. A true hidden gem, AXR is tucked away in the redwoods and offers a private tasting experience unlike any you have ever experienced. Wine buyers, this is your stop! Sterling Vineyards Tasting Info google map. Also known as the Napa Castle you have to see this one to believe it - a full blown castle build the way they used to. Ultra popular during tourist season, you are warned!
Castello di Amorosa Tasting Info google map. Certainly the castle, aka Castello di Amorosa, is a huge draw and impressive. If you want to see a famous iconic winery go to Beringer and get ready to flood your IG feed with photos. The wines are just so-so but the winery, oh wow, so pretty there.
Davies and AXR are for true wine lovers. These two serve exceptional wines with over the top hospitality. Check the dates when they offer deals and if yu are lucky enough to be here on one of those days I would book it. Wait, you want to know where I would go?
Here are my two top picks, both open later than wineries and both next to great Napa restaurants. Make sure you call them to verify their closing time and arrive at least 30 minutes prior to closing.
Pass through the small tasting room and in the back is a secret large patio. Across the street is Rutherford Grill. Perfect combination! A day tour with your friends enjoying drinks and tasty food is one of the most enjoyable but hassle free ways to celebrate a birthday. We take care of the details and let us know if you would like something extra special too!
A tour will operate when a minimum of two seats are booked. If there are only two seats booked, great you will have the tour all to yourselves in one of our smaller vehicles. The more a tour fills up, the bigger the vehicle we use until our maximum guest limit for that tour is reached. Yes, we do our best to try and accommodate your preference but it may not always be possible. If your group occupies the whole vehicle, we are happy to take you to the wineries of your choice, as long as those wineries permit us to visit that day.
If you are sharing the vehicle with others, your tour guide will take responsibility for planning the best tour day possible for the entire group.
We are careful to avoid taking people to places they may have already visited. There is no set schedule of wineries. Our tour guides will take advantage of the best winery experiences available on that day, including special events, to make sure you get the most value from your itinerary, have an enjoyable day and maximise your taste time of the Hunter Valley.
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